SCIENCE DAILYResearchers found that a child's ability to self-regulate is a critical element in childhood language and literacy development, and that the earlier they can hone these skills, the faster language and literacy...Researchers found that a child's ability to self-regulate is a critical element in childhood language and literacy development, and that the earlier they can hone these skills, the faster language and literacy skills develop leading to better skills in the...40 minutes

Science MagazineUnderstanding the practical limitations of chemical reactions is critically important for efficiently planning the synthesis of compounds in pharmaceutical, agrochemical...Understanding the practical limitations of chemical reactions is critically important for efficiently planning the synthesis of compounds in pharmaceutical, agrochemical and specialty chemical research and development. However, literature reports of the scope of new reactions are often cursory and biased...51 minutes

9to5GoogleIf you’ve ever had a Chromecast, you’re probably familiar with...If you’ve ever had a Chromecast, you’re probably familiar with that array of gorgeous wallpapers that show up when the device is idle. Google calls that “Backdrop,” and new code suggests that it could be coming to the company’s Chrome...2 hours

Windows CentralMicrosoft Edge is once again the leader in the company's own testing, but Chrome is edging closer. It's become a predictable pattern at this...Microsoft Edge is once again the leader in the company's own testing, but Chrome is edging closer. It's become a predictable pattern at this point: Microsoft releases a new feature update, then it shows off how its Edge browser's battery...2 hours

SCI-NEWS.COMA group of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed an injectable nanoparticle formulation of the inactivated polio vaccine that releases...A group of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed an injectable nanoparticle formulation of the inactivated polio vaccine that releases multiple pulses of stable antigen over time. This new vaccine could make it easier to immunize...3 hours

TechCrunchGoogle earlier this year rebranded all of its payment services under Google Pay to help it double...Google earlier this year rebranded all of its payment services under Google Pay to help it double down on making transactions across its platform more frictionless (and more used). Now comes another development: PayPal and Google are kicking off a deep...3 hours

THE VERGEVerizon has apparently given up on launching its own streaming TV service that would’ve competed against the likes of Dish’s...Verizon has apparently given up on launching its own streaming TV service that would’ve competed against the likes of Dish’s Sling TV, DirecTV Now, YouTube TV, and PlayStation Vue. The project has been routinely delayed over the last couple years,...4 hours

9to5GoogleIf you...If you had to pick one thing as the weakest point of Wear OS, it’s definitely the battery life. Most Wear OS devices barely last a day, and there’s not much OEMs can do to fix that. Mobvoi, however, seems...5 hours

PHYS.ORGA 'self-eating' rocket engine which could place small satellites in orbit more easily and more affordably is under development at universities in Scotland and Ukraine.A 'self-eating' rocket engine which could place small satellites in orbit more easily and more affordably is under development at universities in Scotland and Ukraine.5 hours

THE VERGEAside from seeing the name go from Android Wear to Wear OS, not much...Aside from seeing the name go from Android Wear to Wear OS, not much has changed about Android-powered smartwatches over the past couple years. But one being announced today is trying to introduce a twist: Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro comes with...6 hours

SCIENCE DAILYA novel adipokine that favors the development of insulin resistance and systemic inflammation has been identified by an international research team . In cases of severe obesity, this...A novel adipokine that favors the development of insulin resistance and systemic inflammation has been identified by an international research team . In cases of severe obesity, this adipokine is secreted by the adipocytes of the abdominal fat tissue and...6 hours

9to5MaciOS 11 satisfied one of our feature requests: a function...iOS 11 satisfied one of our feature requests: a function which mutes and automatically replies to incoming messages while you’re driving. Some 781 million miles of driving data seems to support the contention that it helps to reduce distracted driving....6 hours

THE VERGEVIDEOIt’s a cliché at this point to talk about how perfect a game is or would be for the Nintendo...It’s a cliché at this point to talk about how perfect a game is or would be for the Nintendo Switch, but hell if I can think of a better example than N++. Metanet Software’s magnum opus was endlessly engrossing...7 hours

PHYS.ORGThe question of the origin of life remains one of the oldest unanswered scientific questions. A team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM)...The question of the origin of life remains one of the oldest unanswered scientific questions. A team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has now shown for the first time that phase separation is an extremely efficient way of...7 hours

9to5MacOlder readers might still remember when Macs made the transition to OS X, more recently rebranded to macOS. But if...Older readers might still remember when Macs made the transition to OS X, more recently rebranded to macOS. But if you still kind of think of that as the ‘new’ OS, as of today it’s actually now been around for...7 hours

PHYS.ORGScientists at the Tokyo Institute of Technology created the first thermally stable organic molecular nanowire devices using a single 4.5-nm-long molecule placed inside electroless gold-plated nanogap electrodes.Scientists at the Tokyo Institute of Technology created the first thermally stable organic molecular nanowire devices using a single 4.5-nm-long molecule placed inside electroless gold-plated nanogap electrodes.9 hours

PHYS.ORGChip development is complicated by the increasing temperatures in modern electronic devices based on semiconductor materials. Therefore, the development of spin wave integrated circuits (ICs) that can perform information processing by manipulating spin, rather than heat-producing electron movements, has been...Chip development is complicated by the increasing temperatures in modern electronic devices based on semiconductor materials. Therefore, the development of spin wave integrated circuits (ICs) that can perform information processing by manipulating spin, rather than heat-producing electron movements, has been...9 hours

Windows CentralThe new features are now available in the beta apps on both iOS and Android. Mixer Create, the mobile app from Microsoft dedicated to streaming on the go, is getting some nifty new features...The new features are now available in the beta apps on both iOS and Android. Mixer Create, the mobile app from Microsoft dedicated to streaming on the go, is getting some nifty new features that will keep it on par...10 hours

THE VERGEUber’s plan to fill the skies above cities with swarms of electric-powered flying taxis is getting its own dedicated laboratory. The company announced Thursday...Uber’s plan to fill the skies above cities with swarms of electric-powered flying taxis is getting its own dedicated laboratory. The company announced Thursday that it will build a new Advanced Technologies Center in Paris focused on its ambitious Uber...13 hours

SCIENCE DAILYNewly-developed nanovalves allow the flow of individual nanoparticles in liquids to be controlled in tiny channels. This is of interest for lab-on-a-chip applications such as in materials science and biomedicine.Newly-developed nanovalves allow the flow of individual nanoparticles in liquids to be controlled in tiny channels. This is of interest for lab-on-a-chip applications such as in materials science and biomedicine.18 hours

SCIENCE DAILYA new study identifies a previously unknown mechanism involved in the development of Lou Gehrig's disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The findings could serve as...A new study identifies a previously unknown mechanism involved in the development of Lou Gehrig's disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The findings could serve as the foundation for the treatment of ALS in the future.18 hours

NEWS MEDICALA new Tel Aviv University study identifies a previously unknown mechanism involved in the development of Lou Gehrig's disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.A new Tel Aviv University study identifies a previously unknown mechanism involved in the development of Lou Gehrig's disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.18 hours

9to5GoogleToday we’ve got Samsung might really be moving to Wear...Today we’ve got Samsung might really be moving to Wear OS for its Gear watches, Acer takes on the Pixelbook with some high-end Chromebooks, Google Lens is getting updated with real-time lookup, and YouTube Music will get all of Play...20 hours

Windows CentralThis week on the Windows Central Podcast: A new 10-inch Surface, our thoughts on where Windows 10 is headed, and the HP Envy x2! We're back with another exciting episode of the...This week on the Windows Central Podcast: A new 10-inch Surface, our thoughts on where Windows 10 is headed, and the HP Envy x2! We're back with another exciting episode of the Window Central Podcast. This week, editors Daniel Rubino...20 hours

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